Course: Research methods in Physical Education

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Course title Research methods in Physical Education
Course code DSPT/2MVT
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vašíčková Jana, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to get acquainted with the educational reality, its aspects and pitfalls that need to be considered in the preparation and implementation of research. Other topics include ethical precautions in conducting research, considering all the benefits and risks associated with educational institutions in research investigations. Methodological specifics of research in educational reality. Specifics of school physical education and physical activity research in other out-of-school educational institutions with a focus on physical literacy.
The student will have the opportunity to look at his/her dissertation topic from different perspectives and to prepare different complementary versions of research methods for enrichment.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite is to have and work on a dissertation project with a clear methodology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

On the basis of the submission of the dissertation topic, the assignment to complete the course is consulted. It consists in linking the topic with the research methodology.
Recommended literature
  • Arthur, J., Waring, M., Coe, R., & Hedges, L. V. (Eds.). (2012). Research methods and methodologies in education.. Sage.
  • Atkinson, M. (2012). Key concepts in sport and exercise research methods.. Sage.
  • Skutil, M. et al. (2011). Základy pedagogicko-psychologického výzkumu pro studenty učitelství.. Portál.
  • Whitehead, M. E. (Ed.). (2010). Physical literacy throughout the lifecourse.. Routledge.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (2022) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (2022) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -